For more than thirty years, Continuing Education and Nontraditional Degree programs
has been in the forefront of providing quality lifelong education to people from all
backgrounds and of all ages, whether they are eight months, eighteen, or eighty. From
nontraditional and baccalaureate degrees to aquatics and computer classes, the Division
offers an array of customer driven, custom designed credit and non-credit educational
and training courses, programs, workshops, and seminars.

In response to the changing need to make learning more accessible to adults and children
of all ages, the Division provides a variety of credit and non-credit courses and
programs. The Division offers advanced training for new technologies in the workplace
as well as opportunities for personal enrichment and new skills development for a
changing society.

We have a long and distinguished track record of meeting growing demands for high
quality, innovative, flexible, educational opportunities through its five delivery
units:

Nontraditional Degree Programs

Adults are exhibiting a greater desire for educational opportunities consistent with
their styles of living and working to improve both the quality of life as well as
the quality of their contributions to society. Adults involved in the world of work
and family may often be unable to take advantage of the traditional four-year degree
programs at the university. In response to the growing population of adult learners,
Chicago State University offers three nontraditional, alternative degree programs.

Through the Options Program, the university offer classes, workshops and seminars
covering a wide array of interests for all ages. Included are classes in academics,
computers, arts and crafts, business and vocations, dance and fitness, music, personal
development, recreation and special courses for mature adults. This service unit offers
the opportunity to join an active, creative community of lifelong learners. All classes
are non-credit and reasonably priced.